Kocaeli University

This study tested a special play-based program called TOTEM for children aged 4 to 6 who survived the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş. The goal was to see if the program could lower their anxiety and improve their overall emotional well-being. Fifty-three children took part, and rese…

This study tested whether listening to music during a bladder test (urodynamic testing) can reduce pain and embarrassment. 90 adults took part, with some listening to music and others not. The goal was to see if music helps people feel more comfortable during this invasive proced…

This study tested whether a 30-minute warm foot bath after a colonoscopy can help reduce pain and bloating and help people pass gas sooner. 90 adults were randomly assigned to either get the foot bath or standard care. Researchers measured pain and bloating right after the proced…

This study tested whether reflexology (a type of foot massage) can reduce pain felt during the repair of an episiotomy, a cut made during childbirth. 80 women who gave birth vaginally were randomly assigned to receive either reflexology or standard care. Researchers measured pain…

This study tested whether adding a soft rehabilitation glove to standard therapy could improve arm and hand function in people who had a stroke at least three months ago. Thirty-four participants used the glove during therapy sessions. The goal was to make daily tasks like eating…

This study looked at whether massage after open heart surgery can help with pain, sleep, and stress. 96 adults who had elective open heart surgery took part. Some received back massage, while others got standard care. The researchers measured pain, sleep quality, and a stress hor…

This study looked at whether doing a mandala coloring activity could lower stress and fear of childbirth in women hospitalized with high-risk pregnancies. 149 pregnant women took part. The researchers measured their anxiety, stress, and fear levels before and after the activity.

This study tested four ways to fix a lip-tie (a tight band of tissue under the upper lip) in 94 adults. Surgeons used either a scalpel or a diode laser, and some patients also received a special light treatment after surgery. The goal was to see which method caused less pain, mad…

This study tested whether giving women a mirror to watch their baby's birth during the pushing stage would shorten labor or improve their experience. 122 healthy women with full-term pregnancies took part. One group used a mirror while pushing, and the other received standard car…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (ESP and RIB) to see which one provides better pain relief after breast surgery. 84 patients received one of the blocks, and researchers measured how much morphine they needed and their pain scores. The goal was to find a more effecti…

This study tested whether spraying a cold mist on the skin before a blood-thinner injection can lessen pain and bruising. About 100 adults who had orthopedic surgery and needed daily heparin shots took part. Researchers measured pain levels and bruise size to see if the cold spra…

This study tested two simple distraction methods—blowing bubbles and a mental game with praise—to help children aged 7 to 12 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety during a blood draw. 207 children took part, and their pain and fear levels were measured before and after the procedure.…

This study looked at whether doing exercises in virtual reality (VR) can help people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) feel less pain, move better, and improve their quality of life. 36 adults with frozen shoulder took part. They used VR to do their exercises, and resear…

This study looked at two treatments for jaw pain caused by teeth grinding (bruxism): dry needling (tiny needles into tight muscles) and a custom mouth splint. Forty adults with jaw pain were treated and followed for six months. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pa…

This study looked at whether injecting lidocaine (a numbing medicine) into the scalp before placing a head holder during brain surgery can reduce pain afterward. 75 adults having neurosurgery received either a 0.5% or 1% lidocaine injection. Researchers measured their pain levels…

This study tested two ways of using a breathing machine during throat surgery on 68 adults. The goal was to see if a newer method called flow-controlled ventilation could use lower air pressure than the standard method. Lower pressure may reduce the risk of lung injury during sur…

This study looked at whether listening to music before and after a heart procedure called coronary angiography helps patients recover better. 210 adults took part, with half listening to music and half receiving standard care. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, vital signs, comf…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) for relaxation helps mothers of premature babies produce more breast milk and feel more confident about breastfeeding. 44 first-time mothers with babies in the NICU either watched calming VR nature videos before expressing milk…

This study looked at 56 patients having varicose vein surgery with spinal anesthesia. Researchers tested a new oxygen monitoring tool that gives early warnings if oxygen levels drop too low or rise too high. The goal was to see how this tool relates to the level of numbness from …

This study looked at 30 men with low sperm motility (asthenozoospermia), a common cause of male infertility. Researchers gave some men antioxidant supplements and others a placebo for three months to see if the supplements improved sperm movement and changed the proteins in their…

This study tested a 10-week group education program for parents of autistic preschoolers in Türkiye. The program taught naturalistic teaching strategies to help parents support their child's development. Researchers measured changes in parents' confidence and tracked how many fam…

This study looked at saliva from 21 people: some with oral lichen planus, some with oral leukoplakia, and some healthy. The goal was to see if proteins in saliva are different between these groups. Researchers hope these protein differences could one day help doctors tell these t…

This study looked at 99 heterosexual men with HIV who are on effective medication and have undetectable virus levels, comparing them to healthy men without HIV. Participants filled out questionnaires about their quality of life, depression symptoms, and sexual function. The goal …

This study looked at whether a simple eye ultrasound can detect changes in brain pressure during laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. 55 adults having laparoscopic surgery had their optic nerve sheath diameter measured with ultrasound during the procedure. The goal was to see if this …

This study looked at past data from 197 ICU patients with bloodstream infections caused by carbapenem-resistant bacteria (superbugs). Researchers used a computer model to see if they could predict which patients were more likely to die. The goal was to help doctors identify high-…

This study looked at whether wearing stroboscopic glasses (glasses that flicker on and off) during volleyball practice could improve thinking skills in teenage male players. 34 athletes aged 13-18 took part. The goal was to see if this training helps with things like attention an…